Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
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Substance abuse in young people- Stemming the loss of a generation
Mental health is a critical component of individual, family, community and national wellbeing and prosperity.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Feb. 5, 2023
Mental Health: Suicide — a rising public health threat
Suicide rates have increased by 60% over the last five decades globally and suicide is now one of the leading causes of death among young people
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Feb. 12, 2023
Mental Health: Depression and its impact on individuals, families, workplaces
Rates of depression have been increasing over the last few decades, but in the period following the Covid-19 pandemic, the world has seen a 25% increase in rates of depression.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Feb. 19, 2023
Mental Health: Men struggle too… the challenge of men’s mental health problems
Alcohol and substances can sometimes be used to ‘self- medicate’ the emotional pain, relationship challenges and work related stress.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Feb. 26, 2023
Mental Health: Women’s mental health, helping women to thrive
Women play a complex role in families and societies as daughters, sisters, mothers and grandmothers.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Mar. 5, 2023
Empowering the next generation: Mental health of children, adolescents
Mental health is a critical component of individual, family, community and national wellbeing and prosperity.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Mar. 12, 2023
Mental Health: The role of family relationships in mental health
Mental health is a critical component of individual, family, community and national wellbeing and prosperity.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Mar. 19, 2023
Mental Health: Mental health at work, a case for investment
The environment where we work is a critical part of our mental wellbeing.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Mar. 26, 2023
Mental Health: Trauma related mental health problems a public health priority
Mental health is a critical component of individual, family, community and national wellbeing and prosperity.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Apr. 2, 2023
Mental Health: How fear and anxiety can affect mental wellbeing
Fear is a powerful but normal human emotion that is useful in surviving physical danger.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Apr. 9, 2023
Mental Health: Poverty, adversity and mental health
Mental health is a critical component of individual, family, community and national wellbeing and prosperity.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Apr. 16, 2023
Mental Health: Psychological resilience: Maintaining mental wellbeing in tough times
Mental health is a critical component of individual, family, community and national wellbeing and prosperity.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Apr. 23, 2023
Mental Health: Fatherhood and men’s mental health
Fatherhood is a critical phase of life for many men that can change a man’s outlook on life and can also influence their mental wellbeing.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Jun. 18, 2023
Mental Health: Peace of mind and mental wellbeing
Worry usually involves repetitive negative thoughts around our problems, often focusing on how big the problems are rather than on any potential solutions.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Jun. 25, 2023
Discouragement, disillusionment and mental wellbeing
What is discouragement and why do we become discouraged?
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Jul. 1, 2023
Regret and mental wellbeing
Regret is an emotion that can arise when we feel we could have done things differently in life.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Jul. 9, 2023
Mental Health: Mindset and mental wellbeing
The psychologist Carol Dweck has defined two major groups of mindsets, growth or fixed mindsets.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Jul. 16, 2023
Mental Health: Motivation and mental wellbeing
Motivation is essential to maintaining our mental wellbeing and to setting and achieving our goals in life.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Jul. 23, 2023
Mental Health: Suicide prevention, the role of the media
The media can, however, have a positive impact on suicidal behaviour and aid in suicide prevention.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Sep. 17, 2023
Mental Health: Dignity in mental healthcare
Have I treated someone with a mental health condition in an undignified way?
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Oct. 8, 2023
Mental Health: Helping someone in emotional distress
At some point in our lives we have all been faced with the emotional distress of someone else.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Oct. 15, 2023
Mental Health: Understanding grief and mental wellbeing
Loss comes with many questions and with many emotions. Loss will challenge our view of life, shift our paradigms and change our narratives.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Oct. 22, 2023
Mental Talk: Intimate partner violence and mental health
Physical, verbal and sexual abuse by a partner affects almost 30% of women world-wide often resulting in mental health consequences.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Nov. 5, 2023
Mental Health: The impact of having a premature baby on mental wellbeing
Mental health is a critical component of individual, family, community and national wellbeing and prosperity.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Nov. 19, 2023
December holidays and our mental wellbeing
As the year draws to an end and we enter the December holiday season, it is important to consider the impact of the upcoming end of year holidays on our mental wellbeing.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Dec. 3, 2023
Mental Health: End of year reflections for mental wellbeing
As we celebrate our wins and mourn our losses it is important for us to take time to reflect to rest, recharge, and realign ourselves as part of maintaining our mental wellbeing.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Dec. 10, 2023
Mental wellbeing of parents during school holidays
For most parents particularly those with younger children who need help to prepare for school every day, the daily morning routine can be exhausting.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Dec. 17, 2023
Mental health and road safety
Road safety efforts should include awareness about the mental health factors that can affect our ability to be safe drivers and safe pedestrians.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Dec. 31, 2023
The mental health impact of New Year’s resolutions
If you think that you or someone that you know may be struggling with a mental health challenge, please contact your nearest health care provider and get help.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Jan. 7, 2024
Mental Health: ‘January disease’, financial stress and mental health
Mental health is a critical component of individual, family, community and national wellbeing and prosperity.
By Chido Rwafa-madzvamutse
Jan. 14, 2024
